As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. (Ephesians 4:1 NIV)
Tim Tebow and Aaron Hernandez were roommates at University of Florida. Both had super careers as Florida Gators. Earlier this year they were about to be roommates again as both were together as team mates on the New England Patriots. That is until Hernandez was arrested for murder.
Tebow is one of the most respected men in college sports. Hernandez is suspected of more than one murder. Tebow has been trying to positively influence his former room mate for years. He once broke up a fight Hernandez started in a Gainesville restaurant. How can two individuals both given such great opportunities, walk such totally different paths?
With great blessing comes great responsibility. As Christians no one is more blessed than we are. With that blessing comes the responsibility to live a life that brings honor to our Lord. It doesn’t mean that every one who watches our walk will be changed and will join us in following Jesus. We are not responsible for the results, but only for the walk.
Today millions are being blessed with a variety of opportunities. Some will be thankful and walk proud and straight. Others will consider themselves better than their peers. They will believe their privileges are deserved. They will believe they are “better” than others and above the law. Their walk will bless no one and will end in no good place.
Be careful how you walk. It’s eternally significant for those who watch your walk and for you.
Be blessed.
Nick
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